Shadow DN1 car-by-car histories

Graham Hill in the Embassy Shadow DN1 at the Canadian GP in 1973. Copyright Norm MacLeod 2016. Used with permission.

This model is eligible for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2018, in Race F: Formula 1, 1973 to 1976, Cosworth DFV engine.

Shadow's first Formula 1 car, the Shadow DN1, was designed by Tony Southgate. The car suffered major reliability problems and drivers Jackie Oliver and George Follmer struggled all season.

The UOP Shadow Racing Team first appeared at the South African GP, but the DN1 was Southgate's first Cosworth DFV design, and was caught out by vibration issues. Graham Hill bought a customer car, but all three DN1s spent most of the season at the back of the grid. The car's only moment of glory was in the wet race in Canada, where Oliver briefly led and was classified third.

Four of the six cars built survived the season. Of the three works cars, one raced in the Shellsport G8 series, another went to a driver in lieu of salary, and a third was retained by Don Nichols for many years.

Click on a car below to see its full race history. The present location is shown where recorded; full details of ownership are held on file but not all of this information can presently be disclosed.